There are 3 ways to get from Irvine to Escondido by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Tustin to Oceansidetrain OC Line / ...
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 12m$11–19Drive 66.4 mi
- Drive from Irvine to Escondidocar 66.4 mi
1h 9m$13–18Train, tram via Irvine
- Take the train from Irvine to Oceansidetrain Pacific Surfliner
- Take the tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Centertram Sprinter
2h 59m$16–27
Irvine to Escondido by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Irvine to Escondido is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 1h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Irvine to Escondido is to drive which takes 1h 9m and costs $12 - $18.
No, there is no direct train from Irvine to Escondido. However, there are services departing from Tustin and arriving at Escondido Transit Center via Oceanside Transit Center. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Irvine and Escondido is 69 miles. The road distance is 66.8 miles.
The best way to get from Irvine to Escondido without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 12m and costs $11 - $20.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Irvine to Escondido, including transfers.
Irvine to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, depart from Tustin station.
Irvine to Escondido train services, operated by Metrolink Trains, arrive at Oceanside station.
Yes, the driving distance between Irvine to Escondido is 67 miles. It takes approximately 1h 9m to drive from Irvine to Escondido.
There are 516+ hotels available in Escondido.
What companies run services between Irvine, CA, USA and Escondido, CA, USA?
There is no direct connection from Irvine to Escondido. However, you can take the train to Oceanside, walk to Oceanside Transit Center, then take the vehicle to Escondido Transit Center. Alternatively, you can drive from Irvine to Escondido in around 1h 9m.
- Phone
- (800) 371-LINK (5465)
- Website
- metrolinktrains.com
Train from Tustin to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–13
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–12
- Website
- https://metrolinktrains.com
- Phone
- +1 760-966-6500
- [email protected]
- Website
- gonctd.com
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
Tram from Oceanside Transit Center to Escondido Transit Center
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–7
- Website
- https://gonctd.com
- Schedules at
- https://gonctd.com/schedules/
- Adult
- $2–7
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Irvine to Oceanside
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $13–28
- Website
- https://www.amtrak.com/home.html
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